On Sutton Place Paint Colors

Before I get started telling you about the On Sutton Place paint colors, I want to thank everyone for your comments and questions on my last post, Why I Love Neutral Home Decor. You all are awesome and are giving me such great inspiration for post ideas! I wrote that whole post and it never occurred to me to share my paint color or fabric choices. ( I know…what kind of blogger am I?) So…I’m here today to fix that. Let’s start with the off-white in the living room.

On Sutton Place Paint Colors

This creamy white/ivory/off-white is in every room in our downstairs.

Walls and trim in living room.

Trim and wainscoting in dining room.

Trim in entry.

Trim and cabinets in kitchen.

Walls and trim in family room.

Upstairs hallway and trim

It’s a custom mix I had made years ago at Sherwin Williams when I was trying to match some existing paint on the living room cabinets. I’ve just stuck with it and still think it’s the perfect off-white. I know nothing about paint formulas but I’ve included below the information from the top of my paint can. I think it will work with any paint brand but I’m not promising anything. If you don’t want to go the custom route, Alabaster or Snowbound from Sherwin Williams are both very close.

Now on to a little color. Navy paint colors are hard. I have tried over the years to find the perfect one. I didn’t have much success until I found Naval, again from Sherwin Williams. In my opinion, it is a classic and true navy blue. Here it is on my front door.

I also have Naval on some shelving in my kitchen. To make things simple, once I found Naval, I used the lighter blues that were found on the same color strip. For my kitchen walls I went with Windy Blue. It has just a hint of periwinkle. It’s very fresh and bright.

Linwood Sands is the color on the walls in the dining room above the board and batten. It’s part of the HGTV Home line by Sherwin Williams and is available at Lowe’s or any Sherwin Williams store.

Upward is the next lightest shade from Windy Blue and I chose this color for the entry walls. Honestly, I can’t tell much difference between the two. I probably should have gone down 2 shades on the color strip. Live and learn.

Now for the fabrics. The window panels in the living room/dining room are 100% linen. I made them about five years ago when I was just beginning to switch to neutral colors. I ordered that linen on eBay and cannot find the source. I can, however, highly recommend this 100% linen fabric from Joann.com. The color name is white, but it’s not bright white. It blends beautifully with all shades of ivory. When I was sewing home decor items for my online shop, I bought this linen by the bolt on a regular basis. The most important thing to remember is to prewash it before you sew. If you don’t sew, the Emery panels from Pottery Barn come in a lovely ivory color.

A few of you asked about mixing whites with ivories. My honest opinion is that if you like it, do it. I mix white accessories with the other neutrals in my decor. I have some bright white ironstone that looks beautiful on the same shelf with the ivory ironstone. I have some vintage quilts that are blue & white. At one time, when I was younger, I don’t think I would have mixed the white and ivory. Now I am much more relaxed and just don’t worry about it. We all should decorate with things we love…so don’t be afraid to mix things up a bit.

I had a couple of questions about the upholstery fabric. I purchased the sofa and chairs (they were special order items) from a local Art Van store. Here are links to more information.

The fabrics are synthetic which, at least is my opinion, makes them more durable and stain-resistant. I chose the fabrics more for their color and texture than for their content. So far they are wearing beautifully.

I think this has answered all your questions so far. I just want to let you know that this is NOT a sponsored post. I’m not working for Sherwin Williams or Art Van! I did throw in an affiliate link for the Emery window panels but that’s it. As always, thank you for spending part of your day with me and for your friendship. Enjoy!

**I got the vintage ladder a few years ago from this seller on eBay: A Rustic Garden. It has five rungs.

Thoughts from my friends...

Hi Ann, Is the color of your shutters the same color as your front door? I have 2 architectural pieces on the front of my house I would like to repaint and I love the color of your shutters-plus my brick is the same color as yours. Thanks!

Thanks for posting this again. I was just telling my husband this morning about your front door color and how much I love it. We’re looking at colors for new siding and colors for shutters and the front door. I want this color if I can talk him into it.

So happy you mentioned the linen drapes from Pottery Barn ( one of my all time favorite places to shop). As of today they are now on sale so I ordered four panels. I’m on my way to making a more neutral palette throughout the home!

Your home is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it! I have been considering making white linen drapes for my living room. If you have time to respond, I was wondering if they wrinkle and if yours are lined. My impression of linen is that it is always wrinkled.

Yes linen wrinkles. It’s just a fact of life. However, there are a few things you can do to help matters. First, prewash the fabric before you sew. That will help so much with the wrinkles and it will soften your fabric. Plus, linen shrinks so if you don’t prewash, you will have issues if you launder your drapes. Washed linen irons very nicely so ironing helps. Yes, mine are lined. I’m going to be honest…it wasn’t easy. The linen stretches and shifts. The best thing to do is make your panels but leave them unhemmed. Hang them, mark your hem, take them down and sew your hem. A lot of steps I know. Good luck with your project!

Ann, I love your style! I also absolutely love your sofa. I have been looking for one like it for years. I live in Baltimore though and have no Art Van stores nearby. If you or your readers have any idea where I might find one like yours, I’d love to know.

I was so excited to see you chose the exact Sherwin Williams color (Naval) for your front door that I chose for mine last spring. I just love it and get many compliments on it. I have been agonizing over what direction to go in for inside colors and your ideas are so inspiring to me. Interestingly I have the same type off white stoneware in my kitchen as you have in your living room!

Ann, I have been struggling with that whole ivory/white issue lately. I have those ivory drapes from Pottery Barn in our bedroom which I absolutely love! But I have been needing a new quilt or coverlet for the bed for a while and just couldn’t decide if I should get white or ivory. I decided to order an ivory one from PB just yesterday! Hey, I guess I should write a blog post when it arrives! Love the way you showed your paint colors with the brushes!

Ann, I started integrating more white/ivory into my bedroom. I believe I saw once when you were doing a bedroom reveal your bed spread that was white. I found one online and absolutely love it. I change my pillows out by seasons. It makes the world of difference. Now I want to paint my dining room.

Ann, as a quilter, I love seeing quilts included in farmhouse style decorating! To me it makes perfect sense but I rarely see them on display or on beds on modern farmhouse decorator blogs or on Instagram. Yours look beautiful!

I am just starting the neutral colors in my home…coming from a French country look with florals and wonderful colors. Please post a palette of cremes neutrals and whites..I still need to see the blend of colors. Thank you

I have so enjoyed these last two posts on neutrals. Whites and lights seem to be the consistent trends in any style of decor these days. My walls, in the main downstairs rooms are off whites, the color of pale French Vanilla Ice Cream. After 42 years of shades of the same color, I am weary. I will be making some changes and you have given me much to consider. Thanks again!

What do you think about mixing wood stain colors, paints, faux finishes? My pieces are many different styles and vintage and will also be reconsidered in the near future. My house is not an open concept, it is a standard center hall Dutch Colonial. Using different woods in each room has never seemed much of an issue actually because the sight lines are defined. Just wondering.

I don’t have any issues with mixing stain tones, painted furniture, etc. In fact, I think it makes your room looked collected over time instead of purchased at a big box store. I have dark wood tables, a lighter wood antique chest and a blue cabinet in my living room. Just my opinion of course but if you like your pieces, then mix them together. Enjoy!

Thank you for sharing Ann. Your rooms and ideas are always spot on. I absolutely love blue and white. When we remodeled this house years ago, I went with a creamy, white yellow called Ice Cream. It’s aged well and stood the test of time. Looks great with blue and white too!

Thanks for all these details, Ann. Most helpful. I have new doors – front and back – which we painted a lighter blue and I’m just not loving it. I think I’m going to go with your Naval for the doors. Blue is my favorite color although for years we had red doors. I do have a color in my bathroom which I love and will continue to reprint as needed – blue willow. It’s just the perfect grey-blue, I think. I’m with you on neutrals overall – calming, easy to change out accents, easy to live with – I’ve always believed that.

I remember your post about the paint colors you chose for your home. I’m glad you did an update for your new readers. So very happy you still love the wallpaper in your dining room. Did you do a post about your seat covers on your dining room chairs? Have a beautiful day, Kathleen in Az

You have given me a lot to think about! I like color, but I agree that things can look dated with certain patterns and colors. It is hard for me to pick a paint color and these last two posts really clarify why. They also point me to some answers. Your examples of other blogs is helpful and I read those regularly too.

Another thought/question: I read about color and decor, my husband doesn’t. How do you incorporate your family’s opinion and likes with your vision of how you should decorate? My husband has to live with the choices too! He will go along with my choices, but I don’t want to be a dictator!

My husband has always let me do what I want in regards to color, paint, fabric, etc. He honestly has no opinion even though I’ve asked a million times. He does, however, have an opinion about painting wood furniture. He refuses to let it happen. So that’s why my wood pieces are dark. He also has an aversion to replacing something that “is still perfectly good.” He doesn’t see the need to “update.” The compromise is that when he does voice an opinion, which is rare, I always listen. I almost always let him have his own way too unless it’s just ridiculous. lol. So if your husband does have an opinion, listen and try to incorporate his wishes into your decor. I agree, he lives there too! My kids are grown and don’t live here anymore so they don’t really have a say!

Thanks so much for this information. Actually I think it was the perfect strategy to post your beautiful home and your love for neutrals without the paint and fabric details initially. It allowed me to just think on how much I liked it and didn’t clutter my mind with facts as I enjoyed the soothing look. Besides, your manner is so pleasing; it’s nice to hear from you twice in succession about the same topic. Also, thought it was a genius use of paintbrushes to share the colors! Lots of fun following your blog.

I love your front door color. I’ve. been wanting to paint mine (currently taupe) but not sure what color to go with. My shutters are black & from your pics, your brick looks similar to mine. I was considering a teal??? I would appreciate your input. Thank You!

Do you have teal anyplace else in your house? If yes, then I say go for it. If not, perhaps try to pick an accent color that will introduce people to your home’s decor. That’s really why I chose navy. It’s sort of my signature color and always has been. If your shutters are black, a dark gray door would look nice. Just a thought…good luck with your choice!

I just love the combination of blue and white. Always looks so fresh. And your front door is swoon worthy. I love the color. Still trying to convince my husband to let me paint ours that color. Your decorating style really speaks to me. I don’t think we’ve ever seen your kitchen though. Is it as pretty as the rest of your house?

Yes my kitchen is pretty…but dated and small. I have shown it a few times but it’s very hard for me to photograph. One wall is a ginormous window and I struggle with the lighting. Anyway, I need new countertops and a new sink. The appliances are fairly new and very nice. If I can, I’ll do a post on the kitchen soon. Thanks for your comment!

Terrific post Ann! I was always hesitant about using a light blue in my kitchen and entryway because they all appear so pastel and child-like for these areas. The windy blue is beautiful and I will get a sample to try out. I also love, love, love your front door – a perfect navy blue to be sure.

Such great information! I thought You had given me a plan I could use in my kitchen…but alas, then I looked at my black/brown speckled granite and realized it just wouldn’t work ????. Love your home and your color choices!

Oh my gosh I could cry now. Blue is my favorite color. I see what you did and feel so much better in what I was thinking. I am in awe at the email I sent off this morning and this email now. Thank you Ann. I am beside myself with happiness.

I have been meaning to ask you this since last year. For the Easy Chicken Soup Recipe – why do you include two cans of Campbell’s Chicken Broth with the other 2 cartons. Is it a flavor thing, or is it a quantity thing?

I share this recipe with others all the time; it is just delicious. Of course, I also recommend your blog as well. ;-) I made this two days ago for my husband and me. Today, I am also taking some to my parents and a friend who broke her wrist. the extra days will make it that much more delicious! After packaging, I still have enough for another meal. Perfect! Thanks so much, Ann.

Another perfect post with perfect timing. I am getting ready to have all my trim repainted and will definitely check the color you used for your trim. ???? Thanks Ann!

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